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Why do dentists always recommend to brush 2 times for 2-3 minutes? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 2 years ago by wolf@lemmy.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I almost always read in the news/press that dentists recommend to brush teeth two times a day for 2-3 minutes.

This drives me crazy, because it does not make sense; The point for dental health is to systematical clean every surface of your teeth twice a day (and use inter-dental brushes/floss once a day). For me, brushing my teeth takes around 6 minutes, if I hurry up. For someone faster it might be possible in 1 minute.

So, why do dentists always give the 2-3 minutes recommendation?

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[–] livus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Surely part of your 6 minutes is flossing and mouthwash though.

I systematically clean each surface but my electric toothbrush has an automatic timer that buzzes at the 2 min mark and its surprising how close it is. I normally only have one or two teeth to go.

[–] pelletbucket@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

i just go over my teeth twice with a manual brush.

[–] floppingfish@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Back in the day, it was recommended after every meal!

[–] Cromalin@hexbear.net 0 points 2 years ago

i figure it's a good point that'll get most people most of the way there. not too confusing

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